Pulling together the 13 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Lemon was quoted at ₹8,500 per quintal in SMY Dharamshala APMC. This is one of several Lemon rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Lemon is about 20.0% above the period average — just 19.0% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Lemon rates across the markets that reported on 13 Aug 2026, so you can see where SMY Dharamshala APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹14,750 |
| 2 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,750 |
| 3 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 4 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 5 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 6 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹13,200 |
| 7 Piravam Market APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 8 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,750 |
| 9 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 10 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 11 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 12 Denduluru APMC | ₹12,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹2,750 (22.9%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at SMY Dharamshala APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹10,500, with the average around ₹7,086. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,650 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,650 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,650 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 06 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,750 |
| 29 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 25 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 22 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
Aim for the best-paying Lemon yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, SMY Dharamshala APMC logged this Lemon rate on 13 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.